Category: Real Estate
Reading of gas meters and bills
If you have gasoline appliances, you will also have gas meters. The single upper dial on a gas gauge is used only to test the gauge and is not part of the reading. Dials are sometimes known as registers. Although gasoline is measured in cubic feet rather than kilowatt-hours, the meter dials work the same…
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Lakeside properties for sale can mean income for the buyer
More and more people are saying that living in the city and buying lakeside properties for sale. They want to enjoy beautiful views, find some privacy and lead a more relaxed life. Sometimes these dreams can be realized immediately after realizing that income can be earned from a lakefront purchase. Many people would jump at…
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Cottage Law and Cottage Estate Planning to save the family cottage and the memories you love
The Cabin Act is specific to the unique requirements of family cabins, vacation properties, hunting lodges, or other types of shared ownership. Cottage Law is a fairly new area of legal practice. It gained momentum in the early 1990s when states created Public Laws that provide the essential legal framework to change the ownership relationship…
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African travel tips to visit Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s greatest attraction is undoubtedly the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. But the country also has other natural and historical advantages to captivate travelers and invite them to return. Wildlife, fish, and birds abound, including a number of unique, rare, and endangered species, making game viewing, bird watching,…
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Some financial aspects of property and real estate investments
Properties or real estate are not considered truly liquid investment instruments since individual properties or real estate are not exchangeable. Therefore, identifying land or real estate in which to invest can require a great deal of time and effort, and much depends on how familiar investors are with the particular segment of the market corresponding…
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Smart Tips for Successful Bank Owned Foreclosure Buying
Bank-owned foreclosures refer to those that have reverted to bank ownership after a public sale. These properties can range from single units to multi-family units, condominiums, apartments, townhouses, duplexes, and other types of structures. Once these properties become REO or bank owned, they will be listed as for sale, usually through listing providers or real…
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Building Your House: The 2×4 vs. 2×6 Framing Debate
When I started building houses, I didn’t realize there was a difference in the construction of the house frame. I always assumed they used 2×4 lumber to frame a house. I was wrong and found that there really is a difference in framing with 2×6 studs. What is a 2×6 building? It is the 2×6…
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Single Family Residential Real Estate Appraisal Analysis
Ever wonder how appraisers arrive at the reconciled opinion of value from the appraisal they just completed on your home? This article will give the layman an idea of how this happens. We must first identify the problem to be solved (type of value sought such as market value, insurable value and more), with market…
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Serviced apartments are the trend of the times
Serviced apartments are basically the fully furnished apartments that are made available to the public for short and long stays. It includes several amenities such as housekeeping and several different guest services and taxes are included in the rental price. These types of apartments offer the guest the services and comforts of a traditional hotel,…
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6 tips for buying a house right now
1. Get pre-approved for a loan. Most sellers require a pre-approval letter along with your written offer. You need to have it ready so that when you find the right home there is no delay in submitting your offer. There is a lot of confusion about pre-approved vs. pre-qualified… even real estate agents sometimes use…
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